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Zooey Deschanel reveals ‘complicated’ reason why a ‘New Girl’ reboot is unlikely

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Brody, L. (2026, October 1). Zooey Deschanel reveals ‘complicated’ reason why a ‘New Girl’ reboot is unlikely. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/30/entertainment/zooey-deschanel-reveals-reason-why-a-new-girl-reboot-is-unlikely/

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Zooey Deschanel expressed doubt about a potential reboot of her TV show "New Girl" in an interview with the California Post, citing complex legal issues as a major obstacle. Despite her fondness for her co-stars and appreciation from fans, Deschanel stated that she doesn't see a reunion happening due to the logistical challenges involved. The actress also discussed her upcoming concert tour with band She & Him and the release of her new film "Trash Mountain."
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Zooey Deschanel, star of the popular Fox TV series "New Girl", expressed doubts about a potential reboot during an interview with the California Post. She cited "complicated legal stuff" as a major obstacle, though she remains open to working again with her co-stars including Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, Jake Johnson, and Damon Wayans Jr., stating it would happen only if many factors align correctly. Deschanel played Jessica Day in the show from 2011 until 2018, appearing in 146 episodes during which time the series earned five Emmy nominations. Despite her personal enthusiasm for a reunion, she emphasized that current legal complexities make a revival unlikely.

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She explained she would work with fellow “New Girl” stars Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, Jake Johnson, and Damon Wayans Jr. again “in a heartbeat,” but noted it would require plenty of moving parts coming together to bring it to reality.
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🔮 Zooey Deschanel, the star of the popular Fox TV show, cast serious doubt on a possible reboot in an interview with the California Post this week, citing “complicated legal stuff” that could get in the way.

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Zooey Deschanel, the star of the popular Fox TV show, cast serious doubt on a possible reboot in an interview with the California Post this week, citing “complicated legal stuff” that could get in the way. uncertain
that → cast → way
“I just don’t think that’s gonna happen, but, you know, anything could happen,” Deschanel said ahead of her indie pop band She & Him’s sold-out shows in California. uncertain
Deschanel → think → California
“But I don’t think that’s gonna happen.” asserted
that → think → ?
“I think it’s something everyone’s kind of having fun, kind of joking about, but there’s a lot of complicated legal stuff to putting a reunion together,” she added. asserted
she → think → reunion
Deschanel, 46, starred as quirky middle school teacher Jessica Day for 146 episodes, and the show earned five Emmy nominations during its time on the air from 2011 until 2018. asserted
show → star → 2018
She explained she would work with fellow “New Girl” stars Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, Jake Johnson, and Damon Wayans Jr. again “in a heartbeat,” but noted it would require plenty of moving parts coming together to bring it to reality. asserted
it → explain → reality
“[The show] connected with people in a way where it felt comforting and something that people wanted to watch again and again,” the actor/singer continued. asserted
singer → connect → that
“I’m proud of it, and I definitely see with fans that they are still connecting with it, so that’s so nice. asserted
that → ’m → it
I know we’re all very appreciative of that.” asserted
we → know → that
While the cast doesn’t get together as often as they’d like, Deschanel said they will next month at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball to receive the Rising Phoenix Award in Hollywood. asserted
they → get → Hollywood
“I love seeing everybody,” the mom of two said. asserted
mom → see → two
“I spent so much time with them doing the show, so it was really fun. asserted
it → spend → show
It’s always fun to see everyone. asserted
It → ’ → everyone
I see everybody here and there separately, but it’s rare that we’re all together at once, so it’s going to be fun to see everyone.” asserted
it → see → everyone
While shooting more “New Girl” episodes isn’t on Deschanel’s schedule, she’s still quite booked. asserted
she → shoot → schedule
“I always love my LA shows,” the Los Angeles native said of her Oct. 2 and 3 gigs at The Troubadour. asserted
native → love → Troubadour
We’ve already done a bunch of great shows on the East Coast and up the Pacific Northwest. asserted
We → do → Northwest
So yeah, it’s gonna be good ending it in California.” asserted
it → go → California
“This tour, we’re going back to all the original stuff, like our “Volume” records which are all songs I mostly wrote except for a few covers,” Deschanel said of the “Pump Up the Volumes” tour. asserted
Deschanel → go → tour
“It’s just kind of returning to our original She & Him stuff.” asserted
It → return → stuff
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